Research
Our summaries of key academic research on e-cigarette waste, lithium-ion batteries and e-waste recycling — each links to the original paper.
Deconstructing Contemporary Disposable Vapes: A Material and Elemental Analysis
The global surge in disposable vape usage has introduced unprecedented challenges to environmental sustainability and resource management. An innovative study, Deconstructing Contemporary Disposable Vapes , led by…
Exploring the Environmental Footprint of E-Cigarettes: Challenges and Unknowns
The rise of e-cigarettes as a popular alternative to traditional tobacco products has introduced not only a shift in public health considerations but also a pressing environmental dilemma. A groundbreaking study…
A Scoping Review on the Environmental Impacts of E-Cigarettes: From Production to Disposal
E-cigarettes, or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), have rapidly gained global popularity, with consumption skyrocketing among youth and young adults. While marketed as healthier alternatives and eco-friendly…
Rapid Growth in Disposable E-Cigarette Vaping: Insights and Implications
The study titled Rapid growth in disposable e‐cigarette vaping among young adults in Great Britain from 2021 to 2022 by Harry Tattan-Birch and colleagues provides a comprehensive analysis of the increasing…
A Downstream Social Norms Approach for Curtailing E-cigarette Waste: Promising Social Marketing Interventions from Consumer Interactions
The study “ A Downstream Social Norms Approach for Curtailing E-cigarette Waste: Promising Social Marketing Interventions from Consumer Interactions ,” by Roy Malon Shamhuyenhanzva, Asphat Muposhi, and Delight Rufaro…
A Review of Environmental Pollution from the Use and Disposal of Cigarettes and Electronic Cigarettes: Contaminants, Sources, and Impacts
“ A Review of Environmental Pollution from the Use and Disposal of Cigarettes and Electronic Cigarettes: Contaminants, Sources, and Impacts ,” authored by Marc W. Beutel, Thomas C. Harmon, Thomas E. Novotny, and others,…
Lithium-ion Batteries Towards Circular Economy: A Literature Review of Opportunities and Issues of Recycling Treatments
The comprehensive study “ Lithium-ion Batteries Towards Circular Economy: A Literature Review of Opportunities and Issues of Recycling Treatments ,” authored by Elena Mossali, Nicoletta Picone, Luca Gentilini, Olga…
End-of-life Management of Lithium-ion Batteries from Electric Vehicles: Selected References on Problem Scope, Regulatory Environment, and Circular Economy Opportunities
Compiled by Laura L. Barnes, M.S.L.I.S., from the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, the report “ End-of-life Management of Lithium-ion Batteries from Electric Vehicles: Selected References on Problem Scope,…
Risk Management Over the Life Cycle of Lithium-ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles
In an age where sustainable energy solutions are increasingly sought after, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) stand at the forefront of this revolution, particularly in their application within electric vehicles (EVs). The…
Environmental Impacts, Pollution Sources and Pathways of Spent Lithium-ion Batteries
In the contemporary landscape of technological advancement, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become central to our daily lives, powering devices from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, this widespread reliance…